Frolic in Fall Foliage in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

Michigan's Upper Peninsula (U.P.) is a prime destination for fall color lovers who are seeking the warm red, gold and orange hues the drench the outdoors come autumn.

Voted the No. 1 Best Destination for Fall Foliage in the 2018 by USA TODAY readers, the U.P. is an unrivaled combination of unique attractions and unspoiled natural beauty. Check out our list of must-see U.P. destinations and routes for your ultimate fall color fix. Don't pretend you're not pining for a pumpkin spice latte! It's okay, we are too.

Autumn's warm days and cool nights transform trees into a technicolor landscape. The U.P. boasts that 85 percent of its 16,538 square miles are forested. Here, travelers can catch the fall colors reflected in 4,300 inland lakes, 12,000 miles of streams and 1,700 miles of shoreline on three Great Lakes. Additionally, all but two of Michigan's more than 200 waterfalls are in the U.P.

Clear nights in October and November are also peak months in the U.P. for groups to catch the swirling colors of the Northern Lights.